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May field reports from the Ohio Division of Wildlife

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:27am

Northwest Ohio – Wildlife District Two 
During the recent walleye run, State Wildlife Officer Matt Smith, assigned to Henry County, patrolled the Maumee River near popular fishing areas. Officer Smith observed an angler snag a fish and add it to his stringer. In Ohio, accidentally snagged fish must be unhooked and released immediately. Officer Smith contacted the man, confiscated the illegally caught fish, and issued a summons. Fines and court costs totaled $137 for the offense. 

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April Fatal Crash report for Allen County

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:19am

The Lima/Allen County Safe Community Coalition reports there were zero fatal traffic crashes on Allen County roadways during April 2023. (Data table)

Thus far, there have been a total of 4 fatalities on Allen County roadways due to traffic crashes in 2023. In comparison, during 2022 there was one fatal crash through April.

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Quarry Farm to host Spring Migration Hike

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:16am

PANDORA—Join The Quarry Farm Nature Preserve & Conservation Farm's annual “Spring Migration Hike” on Saturday, May 20 from 8:00-10:30 a.m.

Birders should dress for the weather in earth-toned colors and sturdy hiking shoes that can get muddy. They'll be walking with stops to look and listen for migrating and resident birds. What they see will be documented on Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s ebird and shared with any participants who want to share their email. Bring binoculars and cameras are welcome.

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GROB welcomes community to festive open house

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:11am

By Paula Scott

On Saturday, May 13, GROB Systems at 1070 Navajo Dr. in Bluffton, opened its gates and doors for a festive community open house. Comments including “I had no idea!” were heard while the Icon toured the facility, which is the North American headquarters for the German company. 

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Advertisers of the Week: Gary's Repair and Hays Insurance Agencies

Posted by Paula Scott on May 17, 2023 - 1:59pm

Join us in thanking our Bluffton Icon and Ada Icon advertisers of the week. They make it possible to provide FREE news, updated daily.

Gary's Repair, Power Equipment Sales & Service, 2667 Rd P, Pandora, OH 45877; 419-384-7303

Hays Insurance Agencies, LLC, 202 S Main St, Ada, OH 45810; 419-634-5626

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Last call for full sun plots in Community Garden

Posted by Staff on May 17, 2023 - 10:56am

Gardeners of the Bluffton Pandora Area & Monarch Waystation #20217 have announced a "Last Call" to find folks interested in a full sun plot at the Community Garden, 9900 block of S. Main St. On May 17 there was one large 20'x60' plot left, and six 4'x8' Discovery plots left.

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